Skip to main content

What are your views on this matter?

https://news.itsfoss.com/russian-linux-maintainers-geopolitics/


No Russians in my Kernel! Geopolitics Reaches Linux Project

So, geopolitics into the mix, and it is a US-thing, or not?
Ankush Das (It's FOSS News)
in reply to It's FOSS

n0p3x
n0p3x
• •

I spoke about it here yesterday which resulted in little more than name calling and insults towards me because I expressed my views on feeling #Linux & #OpenSource should be open to all. Linus handled it poorly and a lot of #xenophobia has been the result.

I think @LaF0rge had a much more eloquent take on it which I really appreciated.

https://mastodon.social/@LaF0rge@chaos.social/113371797390643387

I caught his post thanks to @unix_discussions

https://mastodon.social/@unix_discussions/113393757937724887

LaF0rge

2024-10-26 04:19:00


my take on recent regrettable events in the #linux kernel community. https://laforge.gnumonks.org/blog/20241025-linux-maintainers-russian/

On Linux MAINTAINERS file removal of Russian developers

I sincerely regret to see Linux kernel patches like this one removing Russian developers from the MAINTAINERS file. To me, it is a sign or maybe even a symbol of how far the Linux kernel developer co
LaForge's home page
#opensource #linux #xenophobia @LaF0rge @Unix Weekly
This entry was edited (5 hours ago)
in reply to It's FOSS

4c31 🎃
4c31 🎃
• •

https://mastodon.social/@4c31/113398597030033137

4c31 🎃

2024-10-30 21:54:32


The #LinuxFoundation should consider relocating to a neutral country, as dividing an already small community severely impacts collaboration. If it removes #maintainers from countries deemed adversaries, we risk losing vital #contributors over time, jeopardizing the future of #opensource development.

in reply to It's FOSS

Spokeek
Spokeek
• •
Im very sad to read that and my cold opinion is indeed that the project shouldn't be governed by US directives, but maybe I'm naïve from the US implication in the project. I'm curious to see what's next.

Lo, thar be cookies on this site to keep track of your login. By clicking 'okay', you are CONSENTING to this.

⇧